Established in 1968, Lambda Alpha is a
national honor society founded to promote the study of anthropology. The
name Lambda Alpha is composed of the initial letters of the Greek words LOGOS ANTHROPOU, meaning "The Study of Humans." Alpha of Indiana is
the Lambda Alpha chapter in the Department of Anthropology at Ball State
University.

Lambda Alpha Recognizes Student
Achievement

As an honor society, Lambda Alpha
acknowledges superiority and provides incentives for exceptional performance by
granting certificates of accomplishment. This provides an opportunity for
faculty and students to work together on mutually advantageous projects.
Lambda Alpha awards two national scholarships, and international research grants annually.
A $5,000 scholarship is given to a deserving graduating senior majoring in
anthropology. The society also sponsors a Graduate Overseas Research Grant
Competition ($1,000-4,000). Only applicants from chartered chapters qualify to compete for these awards. The editorial policy of the Lambda Alpha Journal provides for 50 percent of its
space to be reserved for student publication. This offers students a
unique opportunity to publish while still in school and to see their work in
print in a respected national journal. Lambda Alpha also sponsors an
annual student conference.

Become a Member of Alpha Chapter of Indiana

The necessary qualifications to become a
lifetime member of Alpha Chapter of Indiana are:

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Javits - graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences

Deadline: Oct. 6

Javits website: www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsjavits

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Madison - master's-level study for individuals who plan to teach
American history, American government, and/or social studies in grades 7-12

Deadline: Mar. 1

Madison website: www.jamesmadison.com/

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Marshall - undergraduate and graduate study, in any discipline, at a
university in the United Kingdom

Deadline: Oct. 4

Campus deadline: Sept. 1

Pre-application for 2007 competition: May 1, 2007

Marshall website: www.marshallscholarship.org/

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Mitchell - graduate study in Ireland and Northern Ireland

Deadline: Oct. 6

Campus deadline: Sept. 1

Mitchell website: http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/

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National Science Foundation (NSF) - graduate research in the
mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and behavioral and social
sciences (for women, also graduate research in engineering or computer and
information science and engineering)

Deadline: Nov. 1-13 (varies by discipline)

NSF Fast Lane webpage: www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/

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National Security Education Program (Boren) (NSEP) - undergraduate study
abroad of languages, cultures, and world regions outside of Western Europe,
Canada, Australia, and New Zealand